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Shakespeare is ubiquitous in literature classes and theater, but the avenues of relating to his work are not always clear to young people and modern audiences. Some, such as Shakespeare scholar and professor Ayanna Thompson, argue that his plays make sense as living, breathing, adaptable instruments that can be shaped to fit the times. Playwright, director and professor Ja...

How is art confronting a racist system in America? Artists are using their craft to push the country forward in a critical moment.

Designer Ingrid Fetell Lee studies how our physical environment impacts our well-being, both physically and psychologically.

In the age of streaming entertainment, there’s Apple, Disney, Comcast, and many others. But it began with Netflix.

Tara Westover's childhood was distinct. Raised by survivalists in the mountains of Idaho, she encoun

Is the English language deteriorating before our ears?

How can we become less addicted to technology?

Broadway producer Jeffrey Seller talks about working on Rent, Hamilton, and other shows.

Political scientist Rob Reich challenges us to consider the role of philanthropy in democracy.

Author Luis Alberto Urrea's latest novel is inspired by his own Mexican-American family.

US Poet Laureate Tracy K. Smith says her true self comes out in her work.

Best-selling author Susan Orlean says ignorance about a subject is a powerful igniter of curiosity.

How is creativity cultivated in childhood?

Leonardo da Vinci's boundless curiosity renders him perhaps the greatest creative genius.

In this encore episode Katie Couric interviews House of Cards creator Beau Willimon.

Hear from Elizabeth Acevedo and Arthur Brooks at the Summit on Inequality and Opportunity.

Hear from Margot Lee Shetterly and Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, two award-winning authors.

How can comedy influence our thinking and challenge our prejudices?

In this “Extra” episode, Eric Liu talks to David Henry Hwang, Tony-winning American playwright, screenwriter, and opera librettist.

Powerhouse literary couple Geraldine Brooks and Tony Horwitz didn’t start their careers writing books. The two were war correspondents covering events like the Gulf War in the 1990s. In this episode, Brooks and Horwitz are onstage for a lecture series held by Aspen Words, the literary organization of The Aspen Institute.